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Clueless_Collector's original post sparks a fascinating comparative discussion, placing the Omega CK 859 alongside horological giants like A. Lange & Söhne, Chopard, and Patek Philippe. This article delves into the community's nuanced perspectives on how the Omega reference holds its own against these iconic dress watches, exploring aspects from dial aesthetics to movement technology and overall collector appeal.
I wonder if Chopard changed to thicker prints on the LUC even compared with my older model
That Omega is really nice, esp. with the domed crystal. Awesome offering at that price point. The devil, as always, in the details, such as under a loupe or when you look at the case back. But, on the dial side all are great! I wonder how the Omega compares with SBGW 231!
Movement is commercial 8926 which is METAS but of course not expecting much hand polishing etc.
With the modern manual wind movement, it is quite acceptable and yes, totally a value proposition piece.
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